Periods still a major barrier to participation in sport, survey finds

New research suggests periods remain a major, and often overlooked, barrier to playing sport in Australia.  A 2024 survey by Share the Dignity found nearly seven in ten athletes have skipped games because of their period. With the Brisbane 2032 Olympics on the horizon, advocates say it’s time for sporting clubs and codes to tackle …

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How will new hate speech laws protect multicultural communities?

Parliament has begun the year by introducing new laws targeting hate speech, extremism and antisemitism, following the Bondi tragedy in December. But with protests against migration on the rise across Australia, questions remain about how effective these measures will be in protecting multicultural communities. Image: Image: supplied by Julian Hill’s office Produced By: Eduardo Jordan …

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Top Stories This Week: We spoke with Multicultural Affairs Assistant Minister Julian Hill about the government’s new hate speech laws and what they mean for Australian communities. Survey data shows more than half of university students are struggling to afford enough food, raising fresh concerns about cost-of-living pressures on young Australians. And later today, we …

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Top Stories This Week: The Parliament continues its debate on post-Bondi gun reforms, as the government faces mounting political backlash over the proposed changes. Eraring Power Station in the Hunter Valley will remain operational until 2029, extending the life of Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant amid energy security concerns. And later today, we hear from …

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Top Stories This Week: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a Royal Commission in the wake of the Bondi attack, as questions mount over systemic failures and public safety. The Climate Council warns that air pollution is putting children at risk at schools across the country, urging urgent action as new data highlights the scale of …

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Top Stories This Week We analyse the recent US strikes on Venezuela and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro, unpacking what it means for regional stability and global politics. In New South Wales, a Bhutanese-inspired community garden is transforming local farmland, bringing together refugees and farmers through food, culture and shared purpose. Experts warn social …

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